InuYasha Fan Fiction / Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Another Yellow Brick For The Road ❯ Chapter 15
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By: whymihere 
Accidentally replaced Miroku with Duo on dating RIn in original post.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction / Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Drama / Comedy / Shounen / | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 03.10.2007 | Pages: 2 | Words: 7.0K | Visits: 277 | Status: Completed
Accidentally replaced Miroku with Duo on dating RIn in original post.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction / Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Drama / Comedy / Shounen / | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 03.10.2007 | Pages: 2 | Words: 7.0K | Visits: 277 | Status: Completed
Metallica is not owned by me. The name is trademarked by Lars Ulrich, and James hettfield. Any and all metallica songs are copyrighted through Elektra entertainment. I’ll just be borrowing the guys personality for a chapter later on. had to repost, switched Miroku with Duo on dating Rin.
Chapter 15
“Oh damn, my nose is bleeding again. Keiji! Keiji, bring me some more toilet paper or something please!” Janice pinched her nose as she felt the blood start to trickle down her front lip. Her husband came in with roll of paper towels telling her to remain calm or she’d end up requiring medical attention. Plugging her nose she said, “Well I’m sowwy if I habn’t seen my boys in seben months.” Her voice became slightly altered by the lack of oxygen through her nasal cavity, and she was worried about the nose bleeds. She was extremely nervous and had a few of them that day while awaiting the arrival of her children. Sakura was in the living room with Shikamaru cleaning the main areas while Janice and Keiji took to cleaning the rest of the house.
Settling down near the sink, Janice allowed the bleed to clot after fifteen or so minutes, cleaned up and heard the phone ring. Jumping up thinking it was her sons calling, she was disappointed to hear Teijo on the other end. Keeping her voice polite and courteous she said she hadn’t heard from the kids except for last night to which Teijo replied, “Inuyasha just called me. He said they should be at your house soon and Izumi and I will be showing up shortly. Also apparently Hinata’s family is going to be joining us in your living room as well.”
Feeling nervous about seeing the parents of her sons girlfriend, Janice put the phone down and would have gone back to her cleaning and started removing some food from the fridge. She’d already finished cooking some of the food and was just keeping it warm, and occasionally basting it to keep it moist. However she decided that making some of the colder food in time for the homecoming would take up some of her time. Washing her hands she asked for Sakura and Shikamaru to help her with the task, but instead only got her daughter. Asking what happened to the girls boyfriend, Janice received the, “Don’t ask,” look that told Janice Shikamaru went out to goof off while the others worked.
As the two Uchiha women went about making hor’dourves, Kira and Souta were in the car heading to the house. With a smile on her face, and a song on her lips, the middle aged woman drove happily to the home of one of her closests friends just for a chance to see her little girl. Souta would have been a bit happier about the situation had Kakashi not shown up at the last minute and had forced him to sit in the back holding the three-tier cake that his mother had spent so much time baking. Cursing her mother’s boyfriend, and his sister for being gone so long that he was being punished, Souta quietly growled when the gray-haired teacher looked back and gave him an apologetic smile.
Pulling next to the sidewalk in front of the Uchiha house, Kira exited the drivers side and took the cake saying, “This way you won’t get mad if it drops and I start to blame you. But thank you so much for holding it for me sweetie and I promise you’ll get one of the bigger pieces.” She saw her son feel a little better about the situation and gingerly walked to the door as her boyfriend opened it. Kissing him on the cheek as thanks, Kira announced her arrival with, “Okay, I have a three-tier one-third lemon, one-third chocolate and one-third strawberry cake in my hands! Where do you want me to put this thing down?” Keiji appeared from the upstairs and took the cake from her arms saying he’d put it on the dining room table.
Entering the house with Souta in front of him, Kakashi gave a loud yawn before asking, “I never thought I’d set foot into Naruto’s house.” Looking around at some of the pictures, he accidentally tripped over a set of shoes and landed face down on the floor next to the cat, Kana number-two. Smiling at her bashfully, Kakashi tried to pet her, but the cat swiped at his hand and dashed off out the small cat door to the outside, leaving the chemistry teacher with a scratched and bleeding hand. Looking at it he saw Shikamaru holding a few twenty-four packs of soda and asked, “How are you today, Shikamaru? Classes going well up at the university?”
Walking away from his former teacher, Shikamaru went into the kitchen, set down the soda, and said, “I went to get more drinks,” to the surprised Sakura and her mother. Going to the fridge he began to pull out the remaining ice to put into a cooler when he was asked why he didn’t say where he was going. Taking a look at his girlfriend he said, “Because I felt like going on a whim, and getting a list of everything you may or may not have needed would have been too much of a pain for me to do. And, besides I walked, this was enough of a bother without carrying six bags of groceries on top of it.”
Letting her boyfriend get back to work, Sakura held back the urge to walk over and smack him for complaining. But, noticing that she probably would not let go of the knife she was using to cut the celery, she decided it best to take some breaths before she ended up accidentally skewering him through the jugular with the blade. Not to say that the image wasn’t a welcome thought amidst his complaining. At those thoughts her mouth had twisted into a sinister smile and she began to chuckle in a somewhat maniacal fashion at the prospect of hurting the older teen.
Temari, who had shown up just as Shikamaru finished putting the soda away, watched Sakura’s dangerous expression carefully while exiting the kitchen. She was going to offer her help, yet an alarm in her head told her that setting the pizzas next to the cake would have been the safest thing to do. Greeting the Higurashi family, Kakashi included, she headed into Naruto and Sasuke’s room to drop off a small bag in one of their cans holding a bunch of change. Stuffing it in the sock drawer she exited right before Keiji appeared out of the bathroom. Pretending to be waiting, she went in to freshen up for Shippou’s arrival. Despite a vast amount of internet chatting and phone calls; with some being rather graphic, she was still aching to see how he’d come out after the tour and not being able to lounge about at his computer all day.
Getting a bit jittery, she decided to head down the street to take part of one of the little white wrappings she’d left in her friends rooms. Excusing herself, she went about four houses down and lit the joint before taking a deep drag. It’d been a long time since she’d had a hit, and she began coughing a bit. Noticing a familiar car drive by, the blonde gently put out the cigarette shaped object and started the slightly slower treck back to the house. Arriving though she found her thoughts on the car to be accurate, it was Hinata’s parents, and right behind them were the Inuyasha and Sesshomaru’s parents, Teijo and Izumi Higa. Gulping at the volatile situation that was likely to occur, she tried to call Shippou but was interrupted by a loud horn blaring and her friends sticking their heads out the windows of the RV waving at her.
Rather perturbed at the respect she was given. Temari ran after the large vehicle and stopped short of the driveway as the parents were now crowded around the bus assaulting their children with hugs and greetings. Knowing that her boyfriend’s father, Duo’s, and Miroku’s parents would be by soon, Temari took the opprotunity to get her boyfriend to herself. Making her way through the small mass of people she found a somewhat skinnier and shaggier Shippou smiling at her. Running her fingers through his long hair, she suddenly jumped up, wrapped her arms around his neck, and her legs around his waist and began kissing him deeply. Knowing that he would be too shocked to do anything, the blonde removed her lips and nuzzled his neck whispering, “I missed you.”
“Oy, Shippou! Before making out with your girlfriend how about saying hello to your father?” James had walked up with a broad smile on his face. He was looking better than he had in years. More relaxed and actually looked a whole lot happier. As his son hugged him happily, James gave him a strong one back and added, “By the way this is Dana, we’ve been dating for the past few months. He brought out a woman who was a little shorter than Shippou, had a rather plain appearance, but a sweet look to her. She had hair down to about her shoulders and wore horn-rimmed glasses. She wore practically no make up and had bright orange eyes. James could see Shippou’s confusion so he added, “Sorry I didn’t tell you sooner but, I just didn’t want you to wonder about this on the road.”
“It’s a pleasure to meet you Shippou,” Dana extended her hand politely and gave the teens a firm shake, much to his surprise. Smiling she told him, “I’m a V.P. of sales for a company, trust me I know what a good handshake can do. And if you’ve been on tour for six months all of you must be pretty good at negotiating yourselves into a bit more cash.” Shippou was surprised to hear this comment. Especially from a woman his father was attracted to. Dana saw the conflict flash in his mind. She knew that he was debating whether or not to trust her because of his mother. Taking the high road, she excused herself and began chatting with a few of the other parents. Letting her go, the father and son went inside with Temari when Janice suddenly shouted so loud that the Higa’s dog began to bark wildly thinking she was in danger.
As Shippou and his father stood just inside the house, Francis pulled into the driveway to find his daughter crying at the sight of her father. Rushing to him, she nearly tackled him with hugs saying the word, “Daddy,” over and over again. Amidst the tears of his wife, Keiji shook the mans hand and Sakura began to hug him as well. With such a reunion going on, everybody but those three entered the house to begin the party. Shikamaru was met with a few punches from his friends mentioning that they’d heard about him and Sakura getting caught alone in the house. He defended himself by stating that they were fully dressed and only making out, but there was to be no negotiations. One of their first acts as part of coming home, Naruto and Sasuke both pulled at their friends underwear until it ripped. Everyone seeing, and hearing, the act began to laugh heavily, Shikamaru was laughing a bit as well, mostly out of embarrassment that he had no extra underwear on hand.
In the living room, Hiashi was talking with his daughter quietly in Japanese. Most of the band who had descended from the country knew a bit, but due to slight dialect differences they couldn’t make out all the words. All they could tell was that Hinata was giving him a slightly glossed over version of their trip. When she finished though, Hiashi stood up and asked if he could see Naruto. Trying to back out and leave the room, Hiashi said, “I am not going to do anything. After all my daughter survived that trip of yours and is in good health. Apparently I was wrong about you, so if you’d please step outside with me.”
The remaining group allowed the pair to leave, and just after they did, a rather unidentifiable but completely inebreiated Sasuke stood under some mistletoe. As it was the week before Thanksgiving his family had set up for the holidays, he did not know the bit of green plant life was hanging above him and was caught off guard when his boyfriend suddenly kissed him so hard that he was pressed into the door frame. Inuyasha and Teijo both spat out their drinks. The Hyuuga’s gaped, the other band members whistled loudly, while Sakura grabbed her camera and took a photo before rushing out screaming, “MOM! DAD! Sasuke’s being molested by Sesshomaru!”
When they broke apart, Sasuke clenched his fist and slammed it into the top of his boyfriends head screaming, “You dumbass! We were supposed to wait till after the holidays before doing something like that in front everyone!” Realizing what he’d just done was a bit worse than what Sesshomaru had done, the kiss could have easily been played off as a joke, but because Sasuke had added a friend of his called, “Jose,” to his coke, he wasn’t the most censored of the group. Realizing what he’d just said, Sasuke tried to stutter out an explanation but gave in whining, “Fine, I ruined it...I’m dating Sesshomaru.”
Watching Sasuke swig the last of his rum and coke, Teijo walked over to his collapsed son and sniffed the air. Reaching up he saw Sasuke’s cheeks flushed and smelt the liquor on his breath. Leaving his son to wallow in his own stupidity, Teijo led Sasuke out of the living room, not wanting to go Sasuke said in a voice loud enough so that even his parents who’d just walked in the door hear, “If you ever want him to calm down, tickle the pears and he purrs.” Teijo held back a burst of laughter and gently walked the boy up the stairs to his bed. “I LOVE YOU!” Shouted Sasuke from his room after Teijo shut him in out of the hope the boy would soon fall asleep.
With Sasuke’s drunken confessions done, the party went back into full swing as Sakura and Kagome began an arm wrestling match. Both rolled up their sleeves, while Hanabi held their hands before shouting, “READY! GO!” When she let go of the hands, both girls immediately began grunting in an attempt to move the others hands. It was pretty even in terms of strength, Kagome had the strength from all her drumming, and Sakura from sports, but it was the drumming that gave Kagome her biggest advantage. Seeing Sakura’s strain, Kagome began pushing a bit harder; finally getting the girls arm to move toward the table. There wasn’t a big noise about the match as some of the group had gone outside to sit in the cool air, but when a loud slam was heard followed by the sound of shattering glass Janice felt that it was time to intervene.
Before she could get yelled at the winner of the match apologized. “Sorry, Janice. I just whooped your daughter’s butt at arm wrestling.”
Kagome pointed to Sakura who was now nursing her tender wrist along with a small scratch. Getting up and saying she had to build up the muscles in that part of the body, Kagome went to grab a soda as Inuyasha began playing a video game against Naruto and Izumi. The mother of the bassist had no clue as to what to do and began to get beaten quite badly by her son, when Hinata grabbed a controller growling that it was time for the girls against the guys. Amidst the commotion of the two teams dishing out orders, along with explosions, curses, and the occasional smack to the head as a distraction, Hinata and Izumi came out on the losing end. Still, the boys had been put through their paces at the game because Hinata had played with them so often she was able to come up with some decent strategies.
In the kitchen, Francis was sitting at a table with his daughter, Sango, Kohaku, Shino, and Duo. Hearing the old man’s side of the story, Duo growled, “You think that’s bad. Naruto, Inuyasha, Kagome and Hinata caught the two of them either as they were about to start, or just after and they were still naked. I’m surprised that they could even walk straight in the morning.” Janice reached over and smacked Duo for giving such details, but the teen dodged it saying, “Oh come on, at least they weren’t caught in the middle of it. Although I’d have to admit, that would have been one hell of a picture to use as blackmail.” Realizing what he’d just said, Duo laughed, “I mean as a joke of course.” Being given skeptical looks, Duo’s head turned to the ground and he said, “I just dug a hole I can’t get myself out of didn’t I?”
Leaving the teen to wallow in his own stupidity, Francis then asked, “Now these two on the other hand were rather well mannered,” he pointed to Shino and Kohaku. “Didn’t complain, helped out with the house work, and even cooked a meal. Unlike my grandson who just slept all day!” He pointed at Naruto and shouted it so loudly that the teen nearly backed into Hiashi. Crossing his arms Francis hissed, “Next time you come down to visit you’re carrying all my hunting equipment for a week.”
Taken aback by his sudden punishment, Naruto scratched his head while saying, “Ya know what Old Man. I was up taking care of Hinata most nights so don’t even get me started on it! Plus I even fixed your pipes while I was out there!” The entire band then made once again made their usual porn movie knock-off noise, that had Naruto fuming. Growling he stuffed his fist in his pockets and walked out the front door seething over his family and friends making fun of him. They didn’t know what was going on, all except for Hiashi and his wife. Apparently Hinata was so frightened that one night she told her mother, who in turn told Hiashi, which is how Naruto ended up going into the backyard then to the side of the house with the older man to discuss Hinata.
The conversation started out simple enough, Hiashi began to compliment Naruto on his and the bands success at making it to all their shows and staying alive and sane during the trip. The teen was surprised at the compliments and remained quiet as Hiashi expressed his deepest regrets at doubting the band until he said, “But now comes the matter at your lack of protection when it comes to my daughter.” Nartuo dropped his soda; making Hiashi chuckle out, “My daughter is eighteen and scared. It’s natural she would tell us, but you on the other hand,” his finger landed right on the tip of Naruto’s nose, “I’m curious as to how you’ll handle this.”
Feeling a bit faint at what Hinata had done behind his back, Naruto felt a sudden pain of betrayal. Regaining his composure, Naruto stood up saying, “I already told Hinata I’m going to stick by her no matter what happens. That kid is ours and I’m going to support and love them no matter what your say on the situation is.” Kicking himself for sounding so stupid, Naruto kept his eyes locked on Hiashi’s until the old man lowered his head laughing lightly.
Lifting his smirking cranium, Hiashi reached into his pocket and pulled a small slip of paper out, Naruto knew what it was and prepared to knock the man out again; he stopped when Hiashi set it in his hand telling him, “Do what you will and don’t repay me, so long as it’s used for the child.” Seeing the light growing dimmer he then added, “We should head back in, it’s getting a bit chilly.”
When they walked in, Naruto was met with his grandfather declaring that he was lazy, which for some reason broke the teens last nerve and he went off on the old man before storming out. Now three blocks from the house, he felt an arm suddenly loop through his and stop him in an attempt to pull him back to the house. Turning, he saw a panting Hinata grinning lightly as she told him, “You walk pretty fast when you’re mad and obsessed with your own thoughts.” Naruto began to go off on her about running like that and she just continued to smile until he was finished. Seeing that her smile worked, Hinata got on the tips of her toes and pecked her boyfriend lightly on the nose.
Huffing, Nartuo growled, “Still, next time you go after me, at least shout for me instead of running. It’s especially dangerous in your condition.” Feeling Hinata begin to pull him back to the party, the blond began fighting saying that he didn’t want to deal with people, grunting out, “What if they start asking questions about what happened between your dad and I, I don’t want to explain to them why he gave me a check...oof!”
Hinata let go and turned around with a look of anger on her face, “He tried to buy you off again? That jerk, I’m going to...” she trailed off as it was Naruto’s time to stop her. Seeing the bit of paper in front of her face she saw that it was made out to both of them. Knowing that the bank wouldn’t care as it was her father, Hinata turned to Naruto with a wide smile. She was wearing her heart on her sleeve again, no words were exchanged, Naruto gave her his jacket and they walked back to the house arm in arm, feeling a bit better about the situation.
At about ten-thirty, the parents all cleared out, save for Janice and Keiji who headed to bed. The band however thought it best to stay the night before separating in the morning. It was too much of a hassle to move the RV and they had already unloaded the instruments into their parents cars after promising to unload them the next day. With that all done, Naruto went and grabbed a couple of bottles of liquor, while Temari, Shino, Duo, Kagome, and Inuyasha headed out to smoke one of the joints she had brought. The others had declined saying that they just didn’t feel like it, and after Kohaku told his boyfriend about only taking a couple of hits, he poured himself three fingers of liquor and downed it in a single gulp.
Shikamaru and Hinata stared wide eyed at their friends ability to drink, but ended up laughing as Kohaku immediately began to shake his head in an attempt to stay focused. Neither of the aforementioned pair drank, Shikamaru on moral reasons, and Hinata because of her condition, but also because she hated the taste. Naruto though clanked glasses with Sesshomaru and sipped gingerly as Hinata held his arm. The check was stored in Naruto’s room inside a safe he and Sasuke had along with their earnings from the tour. It was a decent amount, a lot more than they thought thanks to Miroku’s hard dealing with club owners. Naruto already knew what he was going to do with his share, but when a groggy Sasuke stumbled into the door frame after waking up from his previous drinking experience, all thoughts of money passed from his mind.
The older twin sat on the ground rubbing his head painfully until Rin, who had shown up a few hours before hand, helped him up as she came up from the downstairs bathroom with Miroku right behind her. Taking her hand only after she promised that she’d washed it, Sasuke stumbled into the living room and immediately got to the floor and placed his head in his boyfriends lap before muttering, “Who gave me rum? You guys know I can’t handle rum.” Sesshomaru said that the teen had put the first bit of alcohol he could find into his soda and that he made mention of the former’s tendency to make noises when a certain part of him was rubbed correctly. “Oh God, don’t remind me of that.”
“That’s what you get for drinking when you can barely handle it,” laughed Miroku who was sitting on the couch with Rin in his lap. Receiving Sasuke’s patented glare, Miroku made a face while explaining, “Well you know you can’t hold your liquor, much like Kohaku,” he pointed at the slightly drowsy teen on the floor next to him, “especially when it comes to some of the harder stuff. So, yeah your declaration of love to Teijo and your explanation on where to tickle Sesshomaru in public, are your punishments for not thinking.” Hearing Kohaku giggle something about pears, Miroku turned to the open back door saying, “Shino, you may want to get over here and take care of your boyfriend.”
Coming back from his recent smoke, Shino asked, “Why don’t you just toss a blanket over him and ignore him. He’s going to pass out in about three, two, one,” with a snap of his fingers, Shino perfectly timed his boyfriends slip from being drunk, to passing out on the floor in front of the television. Shaking his head at the pathetci sight, Shino noticed the bottles and asked, “Let’s see for him to have passed out he probably needed about six or seven shots worth of,” he looked at the two and held up the liquor in question. Sniffing his boyfriends glass, Shino smacked the teen gently on the head as he whispered, “You know better than to drink this stuff. But you earned it.” Grabbing a blanket and a couple pillows, Shino told his friends good night as he covered him and his boyfriend.
Seeing the time, and the group being tired at the long day of travel and the party, everyone excused themselves quietly for sleep. Sakura and Shikamaru said goodnight before the girl went into her room, and the twins took their respective significant others to their room on the grounds that only sleep was to be the only activity done in the room. Inside the room, Sasuke immediately passed out on top of Sesshomaru’s chest. Grumbling, the older male asked his lover’s twin, “You guys had to have shared a bed at some point, is the kicking and drooling normal.” Naruto gave confirmation of his twins sleeping habits, and laughed when he heard Sesshomaru put a thin pillow between his chest and the mouth of his lover hoping that it would stop the torrent of spit that seemed to assemble at the corner of the teens mouth. “See you two later,” both Naruto and Hinata said goodnight and the house was finally quiet.
Next morning down in the living room, Miroku woke up to find that his pants had been removed and Rin was laying on top of him gently snoring. Confused about his sudden situation, he reached down carefully to feel if anything happened. Glad to find that his girlfriend was clothed, his boxers intact, and no sign of any physical activity. Miroku fumbled around with trying to get his hand away from his girlfriends crotch when she started to groan in her sleep. Remaining still, he attempted again, but only had her apply more pressure to his hand. Gulping loudly, Miroku felt a cold sweat begin to form. He couldn’t move, his arm was falling asleep, and he had to use the toilet. Opting for the less than standard way of removing his girlfriend, Miroku pulled his hand away quickly in hopes of trying to set her on the couch, but he ended up slapping her in the face forcing her to wake up shouting rather furiously, “What the hell is your problem!?”
Kicking her boyfriend off the couch, Rin held her nose and checked to see if it was bleeding. Finding no trace of blood, she was prepared to deal out punishment, but he’d already grabbed his pants and a sound similar to water hitting water filled the downstairs. Kohaku looked up and stared at Rin with deep bags under his eyes whining, “Rin, it’s too early so stop beating him up.” Glancing around the room, the hung over teen yawned and got up muttering, “Shino, let’s go back to see my sister and to get away from these guys for the first time in months.” The black haired teen sat up yawning loudly which scared Rin, not because of the yawn, but the fact that he had his sunglasses off. Seeing his cool black eyes, Rin tried to get a closer look; however she was held back by Kohaku growling at the girls sly attempts to approach. Grabbing his boyfriends shoes, Kohaku threw them and laughed as the teen got pummled in the face and knocked to the ground when he failed to catch them.
Pulling hte sneaker from his face, Shino grumbled about filing a police report and adding, “Just wait til tonight.” Kohaku made a face which forced Shino to get up and chase after the teen. With a slam of the door, they were both gone before Keiji came down to yell at them for all the noise. Just as he began to yell, Shino popped his head back in saying rather quickly, “Sorry Sir, didn’t mean to do that,” before shutting the door quietly to chase after Kohaku.
Meanwhile, Shippou was waking up in his bed next to the warm, and not to mention completely naked body of his girlfriend. He’d left the Uchiha’s at around one, just as the others had decided to fall asleep. Unlike Miroku, he wasn’t about to get a quickie in his friends house, so he and Temari opted to leave and had fallen asleep only three hours prior. Seeing as it was nearly ten in the morning, he would be able to sing the Lionel Richie song, “All Night Long,” and not lie about it. Feeling her stir, he got up to dress so that he could make her something to eat, it’d been awhile since he’d had smoked marijuana and he was still a little dazed. Temari had a friend who grew some excellent strains, and he’d given her at least three-hundred dollars worth of his finer product.
Shifting around on the bed, he was able to get his pants on when an arm pulled him back. Falling backwards he was greeted with Temari’s large eyes staring down at him with deep affection. Leaning down she kissed him gently. It was a soft kiss, welcomed, and loving, but her order of: “Now go make me some breakfast,” had Shippou laughing lightly.
Kicking her boyfriend out of his room, Temari began putting on some of her clothes just in case James came in to say good morning. They’d been quiet during the night, yet with Dana dating her boyfriends father, certain information may have been leaked to unwanted sources. Temari didn’t mind the woman, she was certainly a hell of a lot better than Shippou’s mom. Where as the latter had left her son, and even shouted insults up at him while the two used to do homework in his room, Dana had taken an actual interest in the teen asking lots of questions in an attempt to know him. Not to say that she was without her faults, Dana sometimes had a knack of being messy, and Temari on some occasions had to clean her messes when she visited to make sure James was taking care of himself; not only on Shippou’s request but out of genuine concern for the man.
Rubbing her neck, Temari smiled when Shippou brought in a platter with fruit and some cereal. Their whole night hadn’t been sexual, they’d spent a few hours catching up on home life, Gaara and Kankuro were doing well, Gaara didn’t need summer school and Kankuro made the deans list. Temari’s parents were also staying at home a bit more to get to know their kids better after Gaara ended up getting into a fight with some people, he’d one, but a few broken ribs and a knocked out tooth seemed to signal to the parents they needed to stay home a bit more. Temari’s classes were going splendidly, she was keeping a B average while working part time at a near by hospital. Shippou had also given her a cheap necklace he’d found at a flea market in Georgia. It wasn’t glamorous and he could have mailed it, but he knew Temari liked gifts given face to face.
After the food was gone, Temari sat in her boyfriends lap as they watched a show. Sneaking in the occasional kiss here and there, the two didn’t move for some time. As they watched and laughed at some of the shows they were about to head to a movie when Shippou’s room phone went off. Growling at being interrupted he checked the Caller I.D. Finding it was Inuyasha, he picked up only to be met with a voice commanding: “Turn it on to channel forty-nine right now.” Beginning to protest, Shippou changed it immediately when Inuyasha shouted, “THEY’RE TALKING ABOUT US!”
Temari heard the shout and immediately changed the channel just as the newscaster said, “We’ve also heard that this band named, ‘Yellow-brick,’ is a group of eighteen year olds fresh out of the suburbs of Seattle, Washington. The band has been working the club scene there for three years and just got out of their first six month tour. Not much else is known, but from some of the footage sent to us via independent channels, shows the band, while of suburban life, has an older style view of Metal, and follows the stylings of Metallica, who they will be performing a tribute to in the upcoming months, but also Sabbath, AC/DC, Maiden, and Deep Purple.”
The rest of the news report went on to describe some of the songs and the different band members, but that fell on deaf ears as Shippou and Temari began to scream loudly. The phone was ringing off the hook at all the band members houses with some of their friends calling to ask for details. The celebrations stopped when each band member simultaneously tried to figure out how some of that footage ended up on the news. None of them had sent in any of the videotapes they used to solve performance problems, and the only time they’d sent in audio during the trip was before their return home to try and win that chance to perform for Metallica.
While the band was in utter confusion about who turned in the footage, Sesshomaru sat twiddling his cross earring while sitting in the room of one of his clients. He’d been paid to video tape the band and report on them for the local newspaper. The money was shit, but he’d had more than enough saved to keep his rent up, and to hire a housekeeper while he was gone. Kanna, his cat wouldn’t leave him alone when he was in his apartment. He never thought the cat to be emotionally attached to him, but after finding her trying to play with him after he’d left Sasuke earlier that morning, he was glad to have her around. He’d left a not explaining he had work to do, and got a text from his lover saying that it was no problem and they set up a date later in the week, since all the band members wanted to spend time with their families and catch up.
Watching his client walk in, Sesshomaru received the check thankfully and saw it was a bit more than he expected, inquiring to the situation he was told, “You got us extra pictures, and not to mention television time with some of the articles that you wrote.” Sesshomaru asked the man meant by his articles meaning television time. Laughing he pointed at the footage they’d sent in for the music channels saying, “We sent in some close-up shots of your articles with the pieces of the story and close up of the pictures. Lucky for you that your brothers band is so good or else we never would have increased sales with just by using a band in the ‘Arts,’ section.”
Sesshomaru folded the check, set it into his pocket and excused himself. The editor thanked him once again and allowed him to leave, which he did so gratefully. Outside, he did something he normally did not do, he went for a midday drink at a nearby pub. Walking in, he greeted the owner before ordering a beer and a shot of whiskey. Seeing that he wasn’t the only one in the place, Sesshomaru remained at the counter and watched the T.V. until his cell phone went off. Checking the front screen he picked it up asking in a slightly cold manner, “What is it Mom?” The woman huffed saying that he’d better be polite, so screwing a smile he again asked in a very strained voice, “Hello Mother, what can I do for you?”
“With that attitude in your voice, you’re no longer allowed over for dinner,” replied Izumi without the slightest hint of a smile to her voice. Sesshomaru asked what she was cooking to which she said, “Chicken in chili sauce with rice. And as previously mentioned with your attitude, I’m going to have Sasuke over instead of you so that your father and I may interrogate him without you here.” Not waiting for Sesshomaru to answer she added, “Besides, that girl Kagura stopped by earlier. She said she had to talk to you about work or something, she didn’t look well but I gave her your phone number and she’ll be calling you soon.”
“Am I still allowed over for dinner if things don’t get too out of hand with her.” Getting an incoherent answer from his mother, Sesshomaru flipped his phone closed only to have it ring immediately. Recognizing the number as a New York one, he asked, “Kagura,” upon picking up the phone.
“Hello Sesshomaru. Long time no speak.”
It was a rather generic greeting, but they both didn’t care. They’d enjoyed working together and despite that one night stand, they’d remained friendly and emailed each other at least twice a week. Sensing something was wrong in her voice, Sesshomaru inquired as to what she needed to talk to him about. There was a long silence but she finally decided to answer him.
“Well, I’m in town,” the girl said happily, “and I am a bit nervous to ask if you’d like to meet me for dinner tonight. Unless you already have plans.”
Sesshomaru said that he was planning on dinner with his family, but something didn’t seem all to right with him. Thinking about her sudden need to see him and talk to him in person had one possible answer on his mind. A one night stand, nearly eight months without seeing one another, a sudden urge to see him. His mind reeled and he nearly vomited on the counter of the bar. Paying his tab, he ran back to his apartment and began cleaning it up. He’d decided that if he were to have dinner with her, better in the privacy of his own place than at a restaurant. Still, he couldn’t help but hope that what he was thinking was wrong. He’d accidentally heard about Naruto and Hinata’s situation, and to have one of his own so soon would be a huge blow to his relationship with Sasuke. If it was true though, he was afraid that the guitarist may leave him, granted they’d only been dating six months but Sesshomaru knew he could picture him and Sasuke together for a life time, since they’d known each other that long. But, if Kagura was pregnant, that may put a wrench in what he and his lover had started to build together.
As he waited for the time of his date though, Sesshomaru did the only thing he could do. And that was clean up and wait to see if he’d become a father or not.
Chapter 15
“Oh damn, my nose is bleeding again. Keiji! Keiji, bring me some more toilet paper or something please!” Janice pinched her nose as she felt the blood start to trickle down her front lip. Her husband came in with roll of paper towels telling her to remain calm or she’d end up requiring medical attention. Plugging her nose she said, “Well I’m sowwy if I habn’t seen my boys in seben months.” Her voice became slightly altered by the lack of oxygen through her nasal cavity, and she was worried about the nose bleeds. She was extremely nervous and had a few of them that day while awaiting the arrival of her children. Sakura was in the living room with Shikamaru cleaning the main areas while Janice and Keiji took to cleaning the rest of the house.
Settling down near the sink, Janice allowed the bleed to clot after fifteen or so minutes, cleaned up and heard the phone ring. Jumping up thinking it was her sons calling, she was disappointed to hear Teijo on the other end. Keeping her voice polite and courteous she said she hadn’t heard from the kids except for last night to which Teijo replied, “Inuyasha just called me. He said they should be at your house soon and Izumi and I will be showing up shortly. Also apparently Hinata’s family is going to be joining us in your living room as well.”
Feeling nervous about seeing the parents of her sons girlfriend, Janice put the phone down and would have gone back to her cleaning and started removing some food from the fridge. She’d already finished cooking some of the food and was just keeping it warm, and occasionally basting it to keep it moist. However she decided that making some of the colder food in time for the homecoming would take up some of her time. Washing her hands she asked for Sakura and Shikamaru to help her with the task, but instead only got her daughter. Asking what happened to the girls boyfriend, Janice received the, “Don’t ask,” look that told Janice Shikamaru went out to goof off while the others worked.
As the two Uchiha women went about making hor’dourves, Kira and Souta were in the car heading to the house. With a smile on her face, and a song on her lips, the middle aged woman drove happily to the home of one of her closests friends just for a chance to see her little girl. Souta would have been a bit happier about the situation had Kakashi not shown up at the last minute and had forced him to sit in the back holding the three-tier cake that his mother had spent so much time baking. Cursing her mother’s boyfriend, and his sister for being gone so long that he was being punished, Souta quietly growled when the gray-haired teacher looked back and gave him an apologetic smile.
Pulling next to the sidewalk in front of the Uchiha house, Kira exited the drivers side and took the cake saying, “This way you won’t get mad if it drops and I start to blame you. But thank you so much for holding it for me sweetie and I promise you’ll get one of the bigger pieces.” She saw her son feel a little better about the situation and gingerly walked to the door as her boyfriend opened it. Kissing him on the cheek as thanks, Kira announced her arrival with, “Okay, I have a three-tier one-third lemon, one-third chocolate and one-third strawberry cake in my hands! Where do you want me to put this thing down?” Keiji appeared from the upstairs and took the cake from her arms saying he’d put it on the dining room table.
Entering the house with Souta in front of him, Kakashi gave a loud yawn before asking, “I never thought I’d set foot into Naruto’s house.” Looking around at some of the pictures, he accidentally tripped over a set of shoes and landed face down on the floor next to the cat, Kana number-two. Smiling at her bashfully, Kakashi tried to pet her, but the cat swiped at his hand and dashed off out the small cat door to the outside, leaving the chemistry teacher with a scratched and bleeding hand. Looking at it he saw Shikamaru holding a few twenty-four packs of soda and asked, “How are you today, Shikamaru? Classes going well up at the university?”
Walking away from his former teacher, Shikamaru went into the kitchen, set down the soda, and said, “I went to get more drinks,” to the surprised Sakura and her mother. Going to the fridge he began to pull out the remaining ice to put into a cooler when he was asked why he didn’t say where he was going. Taking a look at his girlfriend he said, “Because I felt like going on a whim, and getting a list of everything you may or may not have needed would have been too much of a pain for me to do. And, besides I walked, this was enough of a bother without carrying six bags of groceries on top of it.”
Letting her boyfriend get back to work, Sakura held back the urge to walk over and smack him for complaining. But, noticing that she probably would not let go of the knife she was using to cut the celery, she decided it best to take some breaths before she ended up accidentally skewering him through the jugular with the blade. Not to say that the image wasn’t a welcome thought amidst his complaining. At those thoughts her mouth had twisted into a sinister smile and she began to chuckle in a somewhat maniacal fashion at the prospect of hurting the older teen.
Temari, who had shown up just as Shikamaru finished putting the soda away, watched Sakura’s dangerous expression carefully while exiting the kitchen. She was going to offer her help, yet an alarm in her head told her that setting the pizzas next to the cake would have been the safest thing to do. Greeting the Higurashi family, Kakashi included, she headed into Naruto and Sasuke’s room to drop off a small bag in one of their cans holding a bunch of change. Stuffing it in the sock drawer she exited right before Keiji appeared out of the bathroom. Pretending to be waiting, she went in to freshen up for Shippou’s arrival. Despite a vast amount of internet chatting and phone calls; with some being rather graphic, she was still aching to see how he’d come out after the tour and not being able to lounge about at his computer all day.
Getting a bit jittery, she decided to head down the street to take part of one of the little white wrappings she’d left in her friends rooms. Excusing herself, she went about four houses down and lit the joint before taking a deep drag. It’d been a long time since she’d had a hit, and she began coughing a bit. Noticing a familiar car drive by, the blonde gently put out the cigarette shaped object and started the slightly slower treck back to the house. Arriving though she found her thoughts on the car to be accurate, it was Hinata’s parents, and right behind them were the Inuyasha and Sesshomaru’s parents, Teijo and Izumi Higa. Gulping at the volatile situation that was likely to occur, she tried to call Shippou but was interrupted by a loud horn blaring and her friends sticking their heads out the windows of the RV waving at her.
Rather perturbed at the respect she was given. Temari ran after the large vehicle and stopped short of the driveway as the parents were now crowded around the bus assaulting their children with hugs and greetings. Knowing that her boyfriend’s father, Duo’s, and Miroku’s parents would be by soon, Temari took the opprotunity to get her boyfriend to herself. Making her way through the small mass of people she found a somewhat skinnier and shaggier Shippou smiling at her. Running her fingers through his long hair, she suddenly jumped up, wrapped her arms around his neck, and her legs around his waist and began kissing him deeply. Knowing that he would be too shocked to do anything, the blonde removed her lips and nuzzled his neck whispering, “I missed you.”
“Oy, Shippou! Before making out with your girlfriend how about saying hello to your father?” James had walked up with a broad smile on his face. He was looking better than he had in years. More relaxed and actually looked a whole lot happier. As his son hugged him happily, James gave him a strong one back and added, “By the way this is Dana, we’ve been dating for the past few months. He brought out a woman who was a little shorter than Shippou, had a rather plain appearance, but a sweet look to her. She had hair down to about her shoulders and wore horn-rimmed glasses. She wore practically no make up and had bright orange eyes. James could see Shippou’s confusion so he added, “Sorry I didn’t tell you sooner but, I just didn’t want you to wonder about this on the road.”
“It’s a pleasure to meet you Shippou,” Dana extended her hand politely and gave the teens a firm shake, much to his surprise. Smiling she told him, “I’m a V.P. of sales for a company, trust me I know what a good handshake can do. And if you’ve been on tour for six months all of you must be pretty good at negotiating yourselves into a bit more cash.” Shippou was surprised to hear this comment. Especially from a woman his father was attracted to. Dana saw the conflict flash in his mind. She knew that he was debating whether or not to trust her because of his mother. Taking the high road, she excused herself and began chatting with a few of the other parents. Letting her go, the father and son went inside with Temari when Janice suddenly shouted so loud that the Higa’s dog began to bark wildly thinking she was in danger.
As Shippou and his father stood just inside the house, Francis pulled into the driveway to find his daughter crying at the sight of her father. Rushing to him, she nearly tackled him with hugs saying the word, “Daddy,” over and over again. Amidst the tears of his wife, Keiji shook the mans hand and Sakura began to hug him as well. With such a reunion going on, everybody but those three entered the house to begin the party. Shikamaru was met with a few punches from his friends mentioning that they’d heard about him and Sakura getting caught alone in the house. He defended himself by stating that they were fully dressed and only making out, but there was to be no negotiations. One of their first acts as part of coming home, Naruto and Sasuke both pulled at their friends underwear until it ripped. Everyone seeing, and hearing, the act began to laugh heavily, Shikamaru was laughing a bit as well, mostly out of embarrassment that he had no extra underwear on hand.
In the living room, Hiashi was talking with his daughter quietly in Japanese. Most of the band who had descended from the country knew a bit, but due to slight dialect differences they couldn’t make out all the words. All they could tell was that Hinata was giving him a slightly glossed over version of their trip. When she finished though, Hiashi stood up and asked if he could see Naruto. Trying to back out and leave the room, Hiashi said, “I am not going to do anything. After all my daughter survived that trip of yours and is in good health. Apparently I was wrong about you, so if you’d please step outside with me.”
The remaining group allowed the pair to leave, and just after they did, a rather unidentifiable but completely inebreiated Sasuke stood under some mistletoe. As it was the week before Thanksgiving his family had set up for the holidays, he did not know the bit of green plant life was hanging above him and was caught off guard when his boyfriend suddenly kissed him so hard that he was pressed into the door frame. Inuyasha and Teijo both spat out their drinks. The Hyuuga’s gaped, the other band members whistled loudly, while Sakura grabbed her camera and took a photo before rushing out screaming, “MOM! DAD! Sasuke’s being molested by Sesshomaru!”
When they broke apart, Sasuke clenched his fist and slammed it into the top of his boyfriends head screaming, “You dumbass! We were supposed to wait till after the holidays before doing something like that in front everyone!” Realizing what he’d just done was a bit worse than what Sesshomaru had done, the kiss could have easily been played off as a joke, but because Sasuke had added a friend of his called, “Jose,” to his coke, he wasn’t the most censored of the group. Realizing what he’d just said, Sasuke tried to stutter out an explanation but gave in whining, “Fine, I ruined it...I’m dating Sesshomaru.”
Watching Sasuke swig the last of his rum and coke, Teijo walked over to his collapsed son and sniffed the air. Reaching up he saw Sasuke’s cheeks flushed and smelt the liquor on his breath. Leaving his son to wallow in his own stupidity, Teijo led Sasuke out of the living room, not wanting to go Sasuke said in a voice loud enough so that even his parents who’d just walked in the door hear, “If you ever want him to calm down, tickle the pears and he purrs.” Teijo held back a burst of laughter and gently walked the boy up the stairs to his bed. “I LOVE YOU!” Shouted Sasuke from his room after Teijo shut him in out of the hope the boy would soon fall asleep.
With Sasuke’s drunken confessions done, the party went back into full swing as Sakura and Kagome began an arm wrestling match. Both rolled up their sleeves, while Hanabi held their hands before shouting, “READY! GO!” When she let go of the hands, both girls immediately began grunting in an attempt to move the others hands. It was pretty even in terms of strength, Kagome had the strength from all her drumming, and Sakura from sports, but it was the drumming that gave Kagome her biggest advantage. Seeing Sakura’s strain, Kagome began pushing a bit harder; finally getting the girls arm to move toward the table. There wasn’t a big noise about the match as some of the group had gone outside to sit in the cool air, but when a loud slam was heard followed by the sound of shattering glass Janice felt that it was time to intervene.
Before she could get yelled at the winner of the match apologized. “Sorry, Janice. I just whooped your daughter’s butt at arm wrestling.”
Kagome pointed to Sakura who was now nursing her tender wrist along with a small scratch. Getting up and saying she had to build up the muscles in that part of the body, Kagome went to grab a soda as Inuyasha began playing a video game against Naruto and Izumi. The mother of the bassist had no clue as to what to do and began to get beaten quite badly by her son, when Hinata grabbed a controller growling that it was time for the girls against the guys. Amidst the commotion of the two teams dishing out orders, along with explosions, curses, and the occasional smack to the head as a distraction, Hinata and Izumi came out on the losing end. Still, the boys had been put through their paces at the game because Hinata had played with them so often she was able to come up with some decent strategies.
In the kitchen, Francis was sitting at a table with his daughter, Sango, Kohaku, Shino, and Duo. Hearing the old man’s side of the story, Duo growled, “You think that’s bad. Naruto, Inuyasha, Kagome and Hinata caught the two of them either as they were about to start, or just after and they were still naked. I’m surprised that they could even walk straight in the morning.” Janice reached over and smacked Duo for giving such details, but the teen dodged it saying, “Oh come on, at least they weren’t caught in the middle of it. Although I’d have to admit, that would have been one hell of a picture to use as blackmail.” Realizing what he’d just said, Duo laughed, “I mean as a joke of course.” Being given skeptical looks, Duo’s head turned to the ground and he said, “I just dug a hole I can’t get myself out of didn’t I?”
Leaving the teen to wallow in his own stupidity, Francis then asked, “Now these two on the other hand were rather well mannered,” he pointed to Shino and Kohaku. “Didn’t complain, helped out with the house work, and even cooked a meal. Unlike my grandson who just slept all day!” He pointed at Naruto and shouted it so loudly that the teen nearly backed into Hiashi. Crossing his arms Francis hissed, “Next time you come down to visit you’re carrying all my hunting equipment for a week.”
Taken aback by his sudden punishment, Naruto scratched his head while saying, “Ya know what Old Man. I was up taking care of Hinata most nights so don’t even get me started on it! Plus I even fixed your pipes while I was out there!” The entire band then made once again made their usual porn movie knock-off noise, that had Naruto fuming. Growling he stuffed his fist in his pockets and walked out the front door seething over his family and friends making fun of him. They didn’t know what was going on, all except for Hiashi and his wife. Apparently Hinata was so frightened that one night she told her mother, who in turn told Hiashi, which is how Naruto ended up going into the backyard then to the side of the house with the older man to discuss Hinata.
The conversation started out simple enough, Hiashi began to compliment Naruto on his and the bands success at making it to all their shows and staying alive and sane during the trip. The teen was surprised at the compliments and remained quiet as Hiashi expressed his deepest regrets at doubting the band until he said, “But now comes the matter at your lack of protection when it comes to my daughter.” Nartuo dropped his soda; making Hiashi chuckle out, “My daughter is eighteen and scared. It’s natural she would tell us, but you on the other hand,” his finger landed right on the tip of Naruto’s nose, “I’m curious as to how you’ll handle this.”
Feeling a bit faint at what Hinata had done behind his back, Naruto felt a sudden pain of betrayal. Regaining his composure, Naruto stood up saying, “I already told Hinata I’m going to stick by her no matter what happens. That kid is ours and I’m going to support and love them no matter what your say on the situation is.” Kicking himself for sounding so stupid, Naruto kept his eyes locked on Hiashi’s until the old man lowered his head laughing lightly.
Lifting his smirking cranium, Hiashi reached into his pocket and pulled a small slip of paper out, Naruto knew what it was and prepared to knock the man out again; he stopped when Hiashi set it in his hand telling him, “Do what you will and don’t repay me, so long as it’s used for the child.” Seeing the light growing dimmer he then added, “We should head back in, it’s getting a bit chilly.”
When they walked in, Naruto was met with his grandfather declaring that he was lazy, which for some reason broke the teens last nerve and he went off on the old man before storming out. Now three blocks from the house, he felt an arm suddenly loop through his and stop him in an attempt to pull him back to the house. Turning, he saw a panting Hinata grinning lightly as she told him, “You walk pretty fast when you’re mad and obsessed with your own thoughts.” Naruto began to go off on her about running like that and she just continued to smile until he was finished. Seeing that her smile worked, Hinata got on the tips of her toes and pecked her boyfriend lightly on the nose.
Huffing, Nartuo growled, “Still, next time you go after me, at least shout for me instead of running. It’s especially dangerous in your condition.” Feeling Hinata begin to pull him back to the party, the blond began fighting saying that he didn’t want to deal with people, grunting out, “What if they start asking questions about what happened between your dad and I, I don’t want to explain to them why he gave me a check...oof!”
Hinata let go and turned around with a look of anger on her face, “He tried to buy you off again? That jerk, I’m going to...” she trailed off as it was Naruto’s time to stop her. Seeing the bit of paper in front of her face she saw that it was made out to both of them. Knowing that the bank wouldn’t care as it was her father, Hinata turned to Naruto with a wide smile. She was wearing her heart on her sleeve again, no words were exchanged, Naruto gave her his jacket and they walked back to the house arm in arm, feeling a bit better about the situation.
At about ten-thirty, the parents all cleared out, save for Janice and Keiji who headed to bed. The band however thought it best to stay the night before separating in the morning. It was too much of a hassle to move the RV and they had already unloaded the instruments into their parents cars after promising to unload them the next day. With that all done, Naruto went and grabbed a couple of bottles of liquor, while Temari, Shino, Duo, Kagome, and Inuyasha headed out to smoke one of the joints she had brought. The others had declined saying that they just didn’t feel like it, and after Kohaku told his boyfriend about only taking a couple of hits, he poured himself three fingers of liquor and downed it in a single gulp.
Shikamaru and Hinata stared wide eyed at their friends ability to drink, but ended up laughing as Kohaku immediately began to shake his head in an attempt to stay focused. Neither of the aforementioned pair drank, Shikamaru on moral reasons, and Hinata because of her condition, but also because she hated the taste. Naruto though clanked glasses with Sesshomaru and sipped gingerly as Hinata held his arm. The check was stored in Naruto’s room inside a safe he and Sasuke had along with their earnings from the tour. It was a decent amount, a lot more than they thought thanks to Miroku’s hard dealing with club owners. Naruto already knew what he was going to do with his share, but when a groggy Sasuke stumbled into the door frame after waking up from his previous drinking experience, all thoughts of money passed from his mind.
The older twin sat on the ground rubbing his head painfully until Rin, who had shown up a few hours before hand, helped him up as she came up from the downstairs bathroom with Miroku right behind her. Taking her hand only after she promised that she’d washed it, Sasuke stumbled into the living room and immediately got to the floor and placed his head in his boyfriends lap before muttering, “Who gave me rum? You guys know I can’t handle rum.” Sesshomaru said that the teen had put the first bit of alcohol he could find into his soda and that he made mention of the former’s tendency to make noises when a certain part of him was rubbed correctly. “Oh God, don’t remind me of that.”
“That’s what you get for drinking when you can barely handle it,” laughed Miroku who was sitting on the couch with Rin in his lap. Receiving Sasuke’s patented glare, Miroku made a face while explaining, “Well you know you can’t hold your liquor, much like Kohaku,” he pointed at the slightly drowsy teen on the floor next to him, “especially when it comes to some of the harder stuff. So, yeah your declaration of love to Teijo and your explanation on where to tickle Sesshomaru in public, are your punishments for not thinking.” Hearing Kohaku giggle something about pears, Miroku turned to the open back door saying, “Shino, you may want to get over here and take care of your boyfriend.”
Coming back from his recent smoke, Shino asked, “Why don’t you just toss a blanket over him and ignore him. He’s going to pass out in about three, two, one,” with a snap of his fingers, Shino perfectly timed his boyfriends slip from being drunk, to passing out on the floor in front of the television. Shaking his head at the pathetci sight, Shino noticed the bottles and asked, “Let’s see for him to have passed out he probably needed about six or seven shots worth of,” he looked at the two and held up the liquor in question. Sniffing his boyfriends glass, Shino smacked the teen gently on the head as he whispered, “You know better than to drink this stuff. But you earned it.” Grabbing a blanket and a couple pillows, Shino told his friends good night as he covered him and his boyfriend.
Seeing the time, and the group being tired at the long day of travel and the party, everyone excused themselves quietly for sleep. Sakura and Shikamaru said goodnight before the girl went into her room, and the twins took their respective significant others to their room on the grounds that only sleep was to be the only activity done in the room. Inside the room, Sasuke immediately passed out on top of Sesshomaru’s chest. Grumbling, the older male asked his lover’s twin, “You guys had to have shared a bed at some point, is the kicking and drooling normal.” Naruto gave confirmation of his twins sleeping habits, and laughed when he heard Sesshomaru put a thin pillow between his chest and the mouth of his lover hoping that it would stop the torrent of spit that seemed to assemble at the corner of the teens mouth. “See you two later,” both Naruto and Hinata said goodnight and the house was finally quiet.
Next morning down in the living room, Miroku woke up to find that his pants had been removed and Rin was laying on top of him gently snoring. Confused about his sudden situation, he reached down carefully to feel if anything happened. Glad to find that his girlfriend was clothed, his boxers intact, and no sign of any physical activity. Miroku fumbled around with trying to get his hand away from his girlfriends crotch when she started to groan in her sleep. Remaining still, he attempted again, but only had her apply more pressure to his hand. Gulping loudly, Miroku felt a cold sweat begin to form. He couldn’t move, his arm was falling asleep, and he had to use the toilet. Opting for the less than standard way of removing his girlfriend, Miroku pulled his hand away quickly in hopes of trying to set her on the couch, but he ended up slapping her in the face forcing her to wake up shouting rather furiously, “What the hell is your problem!?”
Kicking her boyfriend off the couch, Rin held her nose and checked to see if it was bleeding. Finding no trace of blood, she was prepared to deal out punishment, but he’d already grabbed his pants and a sound similar to water hitting water filled the downstairs. Kohaku looked up and stared at Rin with deep bags under his eyes whining, “Rin, it’s too early so stop beating him up.” Glancing around the room, the hung over teen yawned and got up muttering, “Shino, let’s go back to see my sister and to get away from these guys for the first time in months.” The black haired teen sat up yawning loudly which scared Rin, not because of the yawn, but the fact that he had his sunglasses off. Seeing his cool black eyes, Rin tried to get a closer look; however she was held back by Kohaku growling at the girls sly attempts to approach. Grabbing his boyfriends shoes, Kohaku threw them and laughed as the teen got pummled in the face and knocked to the ground when he failed to catch them.
Pulling hte sneaker from his face, Shino grumbled about filing a police report and adding, “Just wait til tonight.” Kohaku made a face which forced Shino to get up and chase after the teen. With a slam of the door, they were both gone before Keiji came down to yell at them for all the noise. Just as he began to yell, Shino popped his head back in saying rather quickly, “Sorry Sir, didn’t mean to do that,” before shutting the door quietly to chase after Kohaku.
Meanwhile, Shippou was waking up in his bed next to the warm, and not to mention completely naked body of his girlfriend. He’d left the Uchiha’s at around one, just as the others had decided to fall asleep. Unlike Miroku, he wasn’t about to get a quickie in his friends house, so he and Temari opted to leave and had fallen asleep only three hours prior. Seeing as it was nearly ten in the morning, he would be able to sing the Lionel Richie song, “All Night Long,” and not lie about it. Feeling her stir, he got up to dress so that he could make her something to eat, it’d been awhile since he’d had smoked marijuana and he was still a little dazed. Temari had a friend who grew some excellent strains, and he’d given her at least three-hundred dollars worth of his finer product.
Shifting around on the bed, he was able to get his pants on when an arm pulled him back. Falling backwards he was greeted with Temari’s large eyes staring down at him with deep affection. Leaning down she kissed him gently. It was a soft kiss, welcomed, and loving, but her order of: “Now go make me some breakfast,” had Shippou laughing lightly.
Kicking her boyfriend out of his room, Temari began putting on some of her clothes just in case James came in to say good morning. They’d been quiet during the night, yet with Dana dating her boyfriends father, certain information may have been leaked to unwanted sources. Temari didn’t mind the woman, she was certainly a hell of a lot better than Shippou’s mom. Where as the latter had left her son, and even shouted insults up at him while the two used to do homework in his room, Dana had taken an actual interest in the teen asking lots of questions in an attempt to know him. Not to say that she was without her faults, Dana sometimes had a knack of being messy, and Temari on some occasions had to clean her messes when she visited to make sure James was taking care of himself; not only on Shippou’s request but out of genuine concern for the man.
Rubbing her neck, Temari smiled when Shippou brought in a platter with fruit and some cereal. Their whole night hadn’t been sexual, they’d spent a few hours catching up on home life, Gaara and Kankuro were doing well, Gaara didn’t need summer school and Kankuro made the deans list. Temari’s parents were also staying at home a bit more to get to know their kids better after Gaara ended up getting into a fight with some people, he’d one, but a few broken ribs and a knocked out tooth seemed to signal to the parents they needed to stay home a bit more. Temari’s classes were going splendidly, she was keeping a B average while working part time at a near by hospital. Shippou had also given her a cheap necklace he’d found at a flea market in Georgia. It wasn’t glamorous and he could have mailed it, but he knew Temari liked gifts given face to face.
After the food was gone, Temari sat in her boyfriends lap as they watched a show. Sneaking in the occasional kiss here and there, the two didn’t move for some time. As they watched and laughed at some of the shows they were about to head to a movie when Shippou’s room phone went off. Growling at being interrupted he checked the Caller I.D. Finding it was Inuyasha, he picked up only to be met with a voice commanding: “Turn it on to channel forty-nine right now.” Beginning to protest, Shippou changed it immediately when Inuyasha shouted, “THEY’RE TALKING ABOUT US!”
Temari heard the shout and immediately changed the channel just as the newscaster said, “We’ve also heard that this band named, ‘Yellow-brick,’ is a group of eighteen year olds fresh out of the suburbs of Seattle, Washington. The band has been working the club scene there for three years and just got out of their first six month tour. Not much else is known, but from some of the footage sent to us via independent channels, shows the band, while of suburban life, has an older style view of Metal, and follows the stylings of Metallica, who they will be performing a tribute to in the upcoming months, but also Sabbath, AC/DC, Maiden, and Deep Purple.”
The rest of the news report went on to describe some of the songs and the different band members, but that fell on deaf ears as Shippou and Temari began to scream loudly. The phone was ringing off the hook at all the band members houses with some of their friends calling to ask for details. The celebrations stopped when each band member simultaneously tried to figure out how some of that footage ended up on the news. None of them had sent in any of the videotapes they used to solve performance problems, and the only time they’d sent in audio during the trip was before their return home to try and win that chance to perform for Metallica.
While the band was in utter confusion about who turned in the footage, Sesshomaru sat twiddling his cross earring while sitting in the room of one of his clients. He’d been paid to video tape the band and report on them for the local newspaper. The money was shit, but he’d had more than enough saved to keep his rent up, and to hire a housekeeper while he was gone. Kanna, his cat wouldn’t leave him alone when he was in his apartment. He never thought the cat to be emotionally attached to him, but after finding her trying to play with him after he’d left Sasuke earlier that morning, he was glad to have her around. He’d left a not explaining he had work to do, and got a text from his lover saying that it was no problem and they set up a date later in the week, since all the band members wanted to spend time with their families and catch up.
Watching his client walk in, Sesshomaru received the check thankfully and saw it was a bit more than he expected, inquiring to the situation he was told, “You got us extra pictures, and not to mention television time with some of the articles that you wrote.” Sesshomaru asked the man meant by his articles meaning television time. Laughing he pointed at the footage they’d sent in for the music channels saying, “We sent in some close-up shots of your articles with the pieces of the story and close up of the pictures. Lucky for you that your brothers band is so good or else we never would have increased sales with just by using a band in the ‘Arts,’ section.”
Sesshomaru folded the check, set it into his pocket and excused himself. The editor thanked him once again and allowed him to leave, which he did so gratefully. Outside, he did something he normally did not do, he went for a midday drink at a nearby pub. Walking in, he greeted the owner before ordering a beer and a shot of whiskey. Seeing that he wasn’t the only one in the place, Sesshomaru remained at the counter and watched the T.V. until his cell phone went off. Checking the front screen he picked it up asking in a slightly cold manner, “What is it Mom?” The woman huffed saying that he’d better be polite, so screwing a smile he again asked in a very strained voice, “Hello Mother, what can I do for you?”
“With that attitude in your voice, you’re no longer allowed over for dinner,” replied Izumi without the slightest hint of a smile to her voice. Sesshomaru asked what she was cooking to which she said, “Chicken in chili sauce with rice. And as previously mentioned with your attitude, I’m going to have Sasuke over instead of you so that your father and I may interrogate him without you here.” Not waiting for Sesshomaru to answer she added, “Besides, that girl Kagura stopped by earlier. She said she had to talk to you about work or something, she didn’t look well but I gave her your phone number and she’ll be calling you soon.”
“Am I still allowed over for dinner if things don’t get too out of hand with her.” Getting an incoherent answer from his mother, Sesshomaru flipped his phone closed only to have it ring immediately. Recognizing the number as a New York one, he asked, “Kagura,” upon picking up the phone.
“Hello Sesshomaru. Long time no speak.”
It was a rather generic greeting, but they both didn’t care. They’d enjoyed working together and despite that one night stand, they’d remained friendly and emailed each other at least twice a week. Sensing something was wrong in her voice, Sesshomaru inquired as to what she needed to talk to him about. There was a long silence but she finally decided to answer him.
“Well, I’m in town,” the girl said happily, “and I am a bit nervous to ask if you’d like to meet me for dinner tonight. Unless you already have plans.”
Sesshomaru said that he was planning on dinner with his family, but something didn’t seem all to right with him. Thinking about her sudden need to see him and talk to him in person had one possible answer on his mind. A one night stand, nearly eight months without seeing one another, a sudden urge to see him. His mind reeled and he nearly vomited on the counter of the bar. Paying his tab, he ran back to his apartment and began cleaning it up. He’d decided that if he were to have dinner with her, better in the privacy of his own place than at a restaurant. Still, he couldn’t help but hope that what he was thinking was wrong. He’d accidentally heard about Naruto and Hinata’s situation, and to have one of his own so soon would be a huge blow to his relationship with Sasuke. If it was true though, he was afraid that the guitarist may leave him, granted they’d only been dating six months but Sesshomaru knew he could picture him and Sasuke together for a life time, since they’d known each other that long. But, if Kagura was pregnant, that may put a wrench in what he and his lover had started to build together.
As he waited for the time of his date though, Sesshomaru did the only thing he could do. And that was clean up and wait to see if he’d become a father or not.